Myosins and deafness.

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The discovery in the past few years of a huge diversity within the myosin superfamily has been coupled with an understanding of the role of these motor proteins in various cellular functions. Extensive studies have revealed that myosin isoforms are not only involved in muscle contraction but also in crucial functions of many specialized mammalian cells such as melanocytes, kidney and intestinal brush border...

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